Should I draft Nicklas Backstrom or Casey Mittelstadt?

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Injury Alert

Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.08	0.21
ADP	Undrafted	179.76
OFF	29	26
B2B	15	8
PROJ	305.00	364.00
G	12	14
AST	31	35
PTS	43	49
PIM	22	19
SOG	100	140
HIT	36	32
BLK	35	20

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Season Statistics
PROJ	13.8	447.3
G	0	18
AST	1	39
PTS	1	57
PIM	2	32
SOG	12	127
HIT	2	21
BLK	5	31

Recent News
	Nicklas Backstrom Final 2023-24 Report Card Published June 11th, 2024 via Stars and Sticks Nicklas Backstrom's Heroic Stanley Cup Moment: Battling Migraine in Game 5 Win Published June 7th, 2024 via BVM Sports Washington Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom Injury Update Published May 23rd, 2024 via South Philly Review Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocol - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocols after making season debut Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Nicklas Backstrom Shuts Down False Reports Regarding Injury & Leave From Capitals; What Plan Is For Him At This ... Published May 12th, 2024 via The Hockey News Brian MacLellan anticipates Nicklas Backstrom will stay on long-term injured reserve for remainder of contract Published May 1st, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks	What does Casey Mittelstadt's new contract mean for unsigned Colorado Avalanche Players? Published June 26th, 2024 via BVM Sports NHL Rumors: Casey Mittelstadt Signs 3-Year Deal, MacKinnon Hart Trophy Contender Published June 26th, 2024 via BVM Sports Casey Mittelstadt's signing solves Colorado's second center problem Published June 26th, 2024 via DNVR LAB #66: Casey Mittelstadt's Contract Extension Published June 26th, 2024 via Mile High Hockey Avalanche F Casey Mittelstadt signs 3-year contract Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Avalanche Sign Casey Mittelstadt to a 3 Year Deal. Logan O'Connor's Season Grade Published June 25th, 2024 via BVM Sports Avs ReSign Casey Mittelstadt To ThreeYear Deal - RealGM Wiretap Published June 25th, 2024 via RealGM Avalanche Re-signs Casey Mittelstadt Published June 25th, 2024 via KKTV

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